The Ex
by Shalini Boland
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A dark past. A fresh start. A new nightmare waiting to begin.Willow McAllister is desperate to start over. Quiet town. Blank slate. No attachments. When she meets her friendly new neighbour, Priya, it feels like a the start of something good.And then there’s charming, funny, easy to talk to. Maybe she’s allowed a little happiness. Maybe she can trust again.But Willow’s instincts have been wrong before. And when she discovers that Gabe and Priya share a past, the cracks start to show. Willow can’t help wondering if Priya’s arrival next door really was by chance. Because coincidences like this? They don’t feel like coincidences at all.Is she imagining the tension between them? Or ignoring... The story benefits from its consistent focus on core themes, avoiding unnecessary distractions. This concentration strengthens the narrative and enhances reader understanding. Readers who value thoughtful characterization often appreciate the depth found in this book. Characters are not defined by a single trait, but instead evolve in response to the events around them. This development adds layers to the story and encourages emotional investment.